Galatasaray vs Eyupspor: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Galatasaray will host Eyupspor on Friday evening in a Turkish Super Lig match, looking to extend their winning streak. Currently leading the league, Galatasaray aims for their fourth consecutive victory. A win against Eyupspor would solidify their position six points ahead of rivals Fenerbahce.
Match Preview
Galatasaray enters the match after a 3-0 victory against Rizespor. They remain firm contenders in the title race, also dealing with a resurgence from Trabzonspor. The team is on track to chase their fourth consecutive title, a feat last achieved 26 years ago.
To date, Galatasaray has yet to lose at home this season, boasting a record of 8 wins and 3 draws in 11 league games. They have consistently performed well in front of their fanbase and are expected to continue this form against Eyupspor, who has struggled defensively in recent matches.
Eyupspor’s Current Struggles
Eyupspor, once a promising newcomer to the Super Lig, now finds themselves in a challenging position. After finishing sixth in their inaugural season, they have faced difficulties this term, with only two wins from their first 13 matches. They currently sit in 15th place, just above the relegation zone.
Despite a promising start to 2026, which included a five-match unbeaten run, a recent 2-1 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir has put them under pressure. Their away form has also been inconsistent, having lost six of their first seven league matches this season. However, they managed to secure seven points from the last 12 available on the road.
Team News
- Galatasaray’s Metahan Baltaci is serving a nine-month ban and will miss the match.
- Leroy Sane and Arda Unyay are sidelined, but Mario Lemina returns from suspension.
- Victor Osimhen continues to be a key player, scoring in the last five league games.
- Eyupspor’s Taras Stepanenko remains out due to injury. Luccas Claro has not played since October.
- Umut Bozok has been in good form, netting four goals in his last five outings.
Projected Lineups
Galatasaray
- Cakir
- Elmali
- Bardakci
- Sanchez
- Sallai
- Lemina
- Torreira
- Akgun
- Sara
- Lang
- Osimhen
Eyupspor
- Yilmaz
- Ulvan
- Onguene
- Ozyurt
- Meras
- Taskin
- Pintor
- Akbaba
- Gezer
- Altunbas
- Bozok
Predictions for the Match
Based on current form and squad strength, Galatasaray is favored to emerge victorious. A scoreline of 3-1 is predicted, reflecting their offensive capabilities against a struggling Eyupspor side.
